Model year record

2006 Nissan Titan

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 547 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V517000

Engine and engine cooling

Component: Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 747,480
Reported to NHTSA: 2010-10-28
Owners notified: 2010-12-06

Defect description

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE DIODE MOLDING WHICH CAUSES SILICON OXIDE TO DEVELOP ON THE ECM RELAY CONTACT DUE TO ARCING.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECM RELAY INSIDE THE IPDM ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V074000

Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system

Component: Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 340,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2010-03-03
Owners notified: 2010-03-22

Defect description

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE MAY INACCURATELY DISPLAY THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW IMPROVED SENDER CARD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V284000

Equipment: appliance: air conditioner

Component: Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 180,664
Reported to NHTSA: 2008-06-27
Owners notified: 2008-08-02

Defect description

NISSAN IS RECALLING 180,664 MY 2005-2006 TITAN, ARMADA AND INFINITY QX56 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED AFTER MARCH 17, 2005, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A VISTEON AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FAN MOTOR. THE FAN MOTOR MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED ALLOWING EXCESSIVE WATER INTRUSION AND INADEQUATE DRAINAGE OF MOISTURE.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE CORROSION IN THE MOTOR LEADING POSSIBLY TO OVERHEATING AND A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A 'THERMAL PROTECTOR KIT' AND TEST THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FAN MOTOR AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V459000

Electrical system

Component: Electrical system
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 96,500
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-11-30
Owners notified: 2007-02-19

Defect description

ON CERTAIN KING CAB TRUCKS, THE WIRES IN THE HARNESS WERE ROUTED THROUGH THE REAR DOORS AND INTO THE BODY. THESE WIRES MAY BREAK DUE TO OVER BENDING OF THE HARNESS AS THE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED. THE HARNESS CONTAINS WIRES FOR THE DRIVER SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER AND FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WHICH IS PART OF THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM. WIRES FOR THE REAR AUDIO SPEAKERS ARE ALSO CONTAINED N THE HARNESS.

Safety risk

IF THE WIRES FOR THE SEAT BELTS AND SPEAKER WIRES BREAK AND MAKE CONTACT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PRETENSIONER MAY DEPLOY. IF THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS RETRACTED, IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO USE THE SEAT BELT. IF ONE OF THE WIRES ON THE RIGHT SIDE HARNESS FOR THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR BREAKS, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS COVER WITH A DIFFERENT TYPE THAT PREVENTS OVER BENDING OF THE HARNESS AND THE HARNESS WILL BE REROUTED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V064000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 427
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-03-08
Owners notified: 2006-04-03

Defect description

CERTAIN LIGHT TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS." AN ARC WELD IS MISSING ON SOME RIGHT SIDE REAR DOOR UPPER LATCH ASSEMBLIES.

Safety risk

THIS MAY RESULT IN THE RIGHT SIDE DOORS COMING PARTIALLY OPEN INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER LATCH ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 800-662-6200.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Power train	105	70,000 mi
Power train: driveline	50	55,000 mi
Electrical system	41	72,000 mi
Engine	40	99,300 mi
Air bags	23	107,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	21	84,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	20	45,000 mi
Suspension: rear	20	45,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	17	9,300 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal	16	29,500 mi
Service brakes	16	83,000 mi
Suspension	16	62,500 mi
Unknown or other	12	97,383 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	11	75,609 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	8	131,000 mi
Seat belts	8	72,000 mi
Tires	8	19,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	7	85,000 mi
Wheels	7	110,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	6	93,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	5	47,000 mi
Steering	5	48,522 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	4	65,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	4	70,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	4	8,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	4	17,500 mi
Structure: body	4	97,383 mi
Air bags: frontal	3	23,000 mi
Equipment	3	26,383 mi
Fuel system, other	3	26,383 mi
Suspension: front	3	34,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	3	65,391 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	3	6,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	2	153,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	2	1,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	2	43,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	2	120,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	2	64,000 mi
Exterior lighting	2	8,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	2	20,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	2	12,850 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	2	500 mi
Structure	2	4,120 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: shackle	2	58,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	1	643 mi
Air bags: side/window	1	80,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	1	34,100 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	116,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	1	70,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	1	150,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	3,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	1	—
Power train: manual transmission	1	20,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	1	16,416 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	12,900 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	643 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	1	500 mi
Structure: frame and members	1	57,650 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	1	3,001 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs	1	75,639 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly	1	136,285 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly	1	65,000 mi
Visibility	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	5,590 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	1	6,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	1	1,500 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	1	643 mi
Wheels: rim	1	23,960 mi

The 2005 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2007 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.